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东煌学校2023-2024学年高二下学期4月期中考试
英语
第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where is Fred now
A．At home . B．In the classroom. C．At the office.
2．How many people were injured in the accident
A．One. B．Two. C．Three.
3．What’s the weather probably like now
A．Sunny. B. Cloudy. C．Rainy.
4．When was the man supposed to come back home
A．On Monday. B．On Saturday. C．On Sunday.
5．Which season is it most likely now
A．Autumn. B．Summer. C．Spring.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7题。
6．Why is the man in the woman’s city
A．He’s visiting someone here. B．His family has moved here. C．He’s started a business here.
7．Where was the man born
A．In Los Angeles . B．In New Orleans. C．In New York.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9题。
8．What is the woman doing
A．Playing computer games. B．Tidying her room. C．Doing her homework.
9．What needs repairing
A．The lamp. B．The computer. C．The air conditioner.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12题。
10．When is Mom’s birthday
A．On October 20th. B．On October 27th. C．On October 30th.
11．Why won’t the man buy the necklace for Mom
A．He can’t afford it. B．His Mom doesn’t like it. C．It doesn’t look good.
12．What does the woman going to buy for Mom this year
A．A scarf. B．A necklace. C．A dress.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16题。
13．Why doesn’t the man like his part-time job that much
A．Because of his workmates. B．Because of the low pay. C．Because of the boring work.
14．When does the man usually go to bed
A．Around 10:00 pm . B．Around 9:30 pm . C．Around 10:30 pm.
15．Where does the woman work part-time
A．At a school. B．At a restaurant. C．At a supermarket.
16．What do we know about the man
A．He is good at languages. B．He is a friendly person. C．He is a student.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。
17．When was Lockley House built
A．In the sixteenth century. B.In the seventeenth century. C．In the eighteenth century.
18．What can people see at the top of the stairs
A．Books. B．Guns. C．pictures.
19．What can people do in the Great Hall
A．Play tennis. B．Have a swim. C．Enjoy some concerts.
20．What is the speaker mainly talking about
A．Visiting an old building. B．Describing a famous queen . C．Seeing a collection of old books.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
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The following are reviews of four films.
Happiness(Romance)★★★
Happiness tells the story of two people who work for different advertising companies. They talk on the phone all the time and don't like each other. But then they correspond by email and fall in love. This movie is very popular with teenagers and people who like romances. It also has beautiful music.
I Scream(Thriller)★★
In I Scream, Paul is a young man who joins a thriller club. Each of the members tries to frighten the others. Paul is told to stay in an old house for the night. Everyone who has tried to stay in the house before has died. This movie is very frightening but also quite silly. It doesn't make sense for Paul to stay in the house when things start to go wrong. It is only for people who like thrillers.
Paul's Heroes(Comedy)★★★
This is a very funny war movie set in World WarⅡ. Six soldiers have to get to Italy to take secret messages to the American army there. In the movie, they dress up as women and fight with Italian workers. You can guess the ending, but it's great fun getting there.
________(Drama)★★★★
This is a very good drama with Jack Ross, who plays a hard working truck driver. His wife becomes ill and he has to find a doctor who can help her. In his travels he meets Dr Lloyd(Phil Driver) who has found the cure for the illness, but Jack Ross has only twelve hours to get the medicine back to his wife on the other side of America. This is an excellent movie, which is very exciting.
[21．Which movie does the reviewer like best
A．No.1. B．No.2. C．No.3. D．No.4.
22．Which of the following is the best title for the fourth film
A．A Hard Working Truck Driver B．Medicine C．Strange Illness D．Twelve Hours
23．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Happiness tells the story of two people who don't like each other but fall in love.
B．Thrillers are popular with most people.
C．Paul's Heroes is not worth seeing at all.
D．It's easy for Jack Ross's wife to be saved.
B
Books have tremendous power. Between their pages, readers can be transported to anywhere imaginable and become just about anyone or anything. Unfortunately, many children all over the world don't have access to books. For several years, Maria Keller, a girl from Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been changing that fact.
When she was 8 years old, Maria already loved reading. She also noticed that some of her classmates didn't read as much as she did. When she asked her mother why that could be, her mother said that they might not be able to afford books. Maria had never thought of this. She could not believe that some children might not have bedtime stories. She became determined to change this situation.
With her mother's help, Maria created Read Indeed. Read Indeed is a non profit organisation aiming to collect and distribute books to children in need.During the early stages of Read Indeed, Maria set the goal to collect and distribute 1 million books by the time she was 18. It didn't take long to reach that goal.
Now she has collected over 1.8 million books and has shipped them to many states and countries around the world. She says，“I cannot live without books. As I continue my mission, I have learned that millions of kids have no books to read. So I just can't give up, even after reaching my original goal of 1 million books distributed.”
She recently set a new goal：to distribute donations to kids in need in every state in the United States, and every country in the world. She keeps track of her progress on a large map at the warehouse(仓库) where they store and sort books. Maria believes that she can get support from even more people and help kids around the world to become better readers!
24．We can know from Paragraph 2 that ________.
A．some of Maria's classmates had no textbooks
B．some of Maria's classmates didn't have money to buy books
C．some of Maria's classmates didn't like reading at all
D．some of Maria's classmates couldn't afford to go to school
25．According to the passage, which statement about Read Indeed is TRUE
A．It collects and gives out books to poor children.
B．It is an organisation which sells books to children around the world.
C．It raises money to buy books for children.
D．It is a campaign which encourages children to read.
26．What can we infer from what Maria says in Paragraph 4
A．She lives on selling books.
B．Her original dream has been achieved.
C．She will give up her mission of distributing books.
D．The number of children who have no books has greatly dropped.
27．Which word can best describe Maria
A．Optimistic. B．Smart. C．Brave. D．Strong willed.
C
Over the centuries the French have lost a number of famous battles with the British. However, they've always felt superior in the kitchen. France has had a reputation for cooking excellence for centuries, and Britain for some of the worst cooking in the world. But according to a recent survey, that reputation may no longer reflect reality.
In the survey, 71% of the Britons say they cook at home every day, while only 59% of French people say they cook daily. British home cooks spend more time cooking each week and also produce a greater variety of dishes than French home cooks.
The reaction in London was predictably enthusiastic. British food has greatly improved since the 1990s. Once upon a time, the menu for many family meals would have been roast beef, potatoes and over cooked vegetables, but not now. Home cooks are experimenting with the huge range of ingredients now available in British supermarkets and are preparing all kinds of new dishes, using the cookbooks that sell millions of copies every year. As a result, there's much more diversity in British food now, compared to French food, which tends to be very traditional.
Some French people say that the survey does not show the whole picture. They agree that during the week French women don't cook as much as they used to because most of them work and don't have much time. They tend to buy ready made or frozen dishes, but many of them make up for it on the weekend. There's also a difference between Paris and the countryside. It's true that people in Paris don't cook much, but elsewhere, cooking is still at the heart of daily life.
For many French people, opinions about British food have not changed. When Bernard Blier, the food editor at a magazine, was asked about British food, he replied, “I don't go out of my way to try it. It is not very refined. You can say that I'm not a fan at all.”
28．According to the passage, nowadays British people ________.
A．cook less at home than the French people every day
B．no longer eat roast beef and over cooked vegetables
C．are more willing to try cooking all kinds of new foods
D．buy more cookbooks than the French people do
29．What can we infer from the fourth paragraph
A．French women cook less often now.
B．People in French prefer ready made dishes.
C．French women seldom cook on the weekend.
D．Cooking is at the heart of people's life in Paris.
30．What is Bernard's attitude towards British food
A．He would love to try it. B．He shows no interest in it.
C．He considers it worse than before. D．He considers it better than before.
31．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．The history of British food. B．The history of French food.
C．The change in British and French food. D．The change in French food.
D
Texting(发短信) walkers aren't just an annoyance to other walkers, Australian researchers armed with movie special effects technology have determined scientifically that they're threats to themselves. Using motion capture technology similar to that used for films, researchers concluded that texting while walking not only affects balance but also the ability to walk in straight line.
“Some people like checking emails while walking to work in the morning，” said the study co author Hoorn，“but they may not know it has a serious effect on the safety of themselves.”Other facts have also proved this. A tourist walked off a pier near Melbourne last month while texting, bringing a sudden and icy end to a penguin watching visit. Another person who was too wrapped_up in his phone to notice dangers walked straight into the fountain in front of a shopping mall.
The Australian study involved 27 volunteers, a third of whom admitted having knocked into objects while texting. They were asked to walk 8.5 metres three times—once without phones, once while reading text and once while writing text, when eight cameras recorded their actions.
They found the volunteers using the phone walked slower, and, more seriously, they locked their arms and elbows in like “robots”， which forced their heads to move more, throwing themselves off balance. “In a pedestrian(步行的) environment, inability to maintain a straight path would be likely to increase potential for traffic accidents，” said Mr Hoorn. “The best thing to do is to step aside and stop, or keep off the phone.”
Authorities worldwide have taken note. Signs on Hong Kong's subway system advise passengers in three languages to keep their eyes off their phones. Police and transport authorities have highlighted the danger in Singapore, where the Straits Times newspaper recently declared cell phone distracted road crossing as “bad habit No.2” contributing to the rising number of road deaths. Some US states, including New York and Arkansas, are considering bans on what they're calling phone jaywalking.
[32．According to the passage, people texting while walking usually ________.
A．do not influence other walkers B．do harm to their eyes
C．put themselves in danger D．can still walk straight
33．Which of the following words has the closest meaning to “wrapped up” in Paragraph 2
A．Absent minded. B．Annoyed. C．Confused. D．Absorbed.
34．About the Australian study, we know that ________.
A．the volunteers using phones while walking moved normally
B．ten volunteers admitted having bumped into things while texting
C．the volunteers were divided into three groups during the study
D．texting walkers are exposed to greater possibility of traffic accidents
35．The last paragraph suggests that ________.
A．actions have been taken against texting while walking
B．Hong Kong's subway system forbids texting walkers to take the train
C．New York has made laws to ban phone jaywalking
D．cell phone distracted road crossing is considered the worst habit in Singapore
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
How to Make Quick Decisions for Your Life
We make decisions every day.__36__ When it comes to making decisions, choosing the right one can at times be stressful, especially if the decision must be made quickly. Indecision often weighs us down, but there are some useful tips for making quick decisions more easily.
__37__ Sometimes the key to making a quick decision comes down to planning ahead of time for just such an occasion. We all know we're going to come to an important decision－making point sooner or later, so having a plan already in hand can put our mind at ease when that time comes.
Overcome fear.__38__ While it may seem difficult to overcome the fear of making the wrong choice, many experts agree that we shouldn't be afraid to make the wrong decision, even if it seems important. The vast majority of wrong decisions can be corrected, while delaying decisions can often lead to more problems.
Write down all the advantages and disadvantages of your decision. Even if you don't have all the information, writing down all the pros and cons(优缺点) is a good starting point for figuring out what to do. In cases where there simply isn't enough time to write things down, make a mental list in your mind. Thinking of the pros and cons can help you organize your thoughts.__39__
Determine criteria. Remember that every decision you make should come with a certain list of criteria.__40__ But once you know the requirements you're looking for, making a decision will become easier. Look for the choice that satisfies the list you've made, and once that choice is found, you should move ahead with it.
A．Have a plan.
B．The list may be short or quite long.
C．Communicate your decision with others.
D．And this can always lead to a clear answer.
E．So cut out any options that you know you will not choose.
F．Often, one thing that keeps us from making decisions is fear.
G．Some can be very important while others are not serious in the long run.
第二部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
I was born legally blind. Of all the stories of my early childhood, the one about a __41__ is my mother's favorite. I was only two when the __42__ occurred. We had just arrived home from a trip. Mom lifted me out of the car and __43__ to speak to the driver. I took advantage of my brief __44__ to dash across the lawn(草坪)—and hit a large maple tree! I was running so fast that I bounced off the trunk and landed on my backside. Mom __45__ me to start crying, but I just sat there for a minute. Then I __46__ myself up and kept right on going.
Mom loves to use this story as an __47__. It reminds her that children don't enter life __48__ to take risks or unwilling to __49__ again when they fall down. She never wanted me to lose that toughness as I grew older. When I __50__ my major life decisions, I was still that little girl tearing full speed across the lawn. I studied abroad and later moved away from my parents' home to look for a __51__. Through years of __52__， I have become a respected teacher in a school serving high need students.
We are almost certain to get __53__ at some point during the process of achieving our goal. When that happens, don't sit in the grass and __54__. Just get up and keep on going. It will all be worth it __55__.
[41．A.trip B．race C．tree D．driver
42．A.incident B．change C．illness D．problem
43．A.feared B．refused C．forgot D．turned
44．A.delay B．absence C．freedom D．rest
45．A.promised B．encouraged C．allowed D．expected
46．A.woke B．picked C．warmed D．gave
47．A.answer B．example C．excuse D．order
48．A.afraid B．ashamed C．able D．anxious
49．A.ask B．share C．fear D．try
50．A.regretted B．reviewed C．make D．explained
51．A.job B．friend C．fortune D．house
52．A.memories B．efforts C．research D．experience
53．A.mixed up B．fed up C．knocked down D．settled down
54．A.play B．relax C．dream D．cry
55．A.all at once B．in the end C．in either case D．as a result
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In his book，Intentional Living, author John Maxwell shares that back in 1976, he received a gift from one of his 56.________ (assist). As he unwrapped the gift, he saw that it was a book 57.________ (name) The Greatest Story Ever Told. He couldn't wait 58.________ (read) it.
But when he opened the book, he was 59.________ (astonish) to see that the pages were blank. Inside the book was 60.________ note that said, “John, your life is before you. Fill these pages with kind acts and good thoughts of your heart. Write a great story about your life.” The intention of writing the story of his life excited him. Then, he 61.________ (begin) to write his book.
Every day we live out our story through our words, actions and decisions. But we must remember to live with intention to focus on what 62.________ (matter) most in life and to regain that focus when we get changed. Without intention, we can become unfocused in things 63.________ needn't add to a life of significance and difference in our world.
Life isn't perfect and it's always hard, 64.________ we need reminders in our life from a friend, author, blogger, pastor or our inner spirit to re－focus us on the things that matter and make us live 65.________ (positive)．
[第三部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是李华，你的英国留学生朋友Roy得知你校正在举行为期两周的绘画摄影艺术展，发来邮件向你询问相关情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1．艺术展的内容；2．艺术展的意义；3．发出邀请。
注意：1.词数80左右；2．信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Roy，
Glad to hear from you.
________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was born and grew up in a small seaside town. In my childhood, I often played on the beach with my elder sister, chasing the waves and enjoying the seaside scenery.
One sunny summer afternoon, my sister and I were playing on a big rock quite a distance from the beach. We were so happy that we didn't notice the water rising. When we decided to go back, we were shocked to find that the rock had almost been covered by water and there was no way back to the shore. Meanwhile, the wind blew harder and harder. We got into a panic, waving and shouting crazily towards the shore. Suddenly, I slipped(滑) and fell into the sea. My sister stretched out her hand to catch hold of me. However, she could not stay still, and slid off the rock into the sea, too.
“Help！Help！” We cried. I could feel my body tingling(刺痛) as I tried to breathe for air. I attempted to swim back to the rock, but the water was too deep and the waves were too strong. What made things worse was that the rough water made it almost impossible for anyone to hear our cries. Tears mixed with the water as I struggled in the sea. My sister, although using all her strength, wasn't able to pull me in. Instead, she was being pushed apart from me by the big waves. The two of us, scared to death, kept crying.
Luckily, two boys playing on the beach happened to see us. They quickly found a stick nearby and approached us cautiously, hand in hand. They tried to pull us ashore with the stick. But the stick was too short for us to reach. Worse still, the wind was getting so strong that the two boys were rocked from side to side, unable to stand steadily. Eventually, they had no choice but to go back to the shore to look for other people to help us.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Another huge wave crashed over my head and pulled me under.
________________________________________________________________________
Fortunately, the two boys managed to find a lifeguard.
________________________________________________________________________答案
1－20BCBBC BCCAB ABCCA CABCA
21-23DDA
24-27BABD
28-31CABC
32-35CDDA
36-40GAFDB
41-55 CADCD BBADC ABCDB
56.assistants 57.named 58. to read 59. astonished 60.a
61.began 62.matters 63.that/which 64.so 65.positively
参考范文
Dear Roy,
Glad to hear from you. I'm delighted to inform you of some relevant details about our school's art exhibition of painting and photography.
The two week art exhibition, which is being held in our gym, displays over 100 paintings and photos of various subjects and styles. The works are close to nature and life, making them extremely attractive. They truly reflect the participants' careful observation and positive attitude. Not only does the exhibition broaden our horizons, but it also helps improve our taste in beauty. I sincerely expect you to come and appreciate the works in person.
Best wishes.
Yours，
Li_Hua
[参考范文]
Another huge wave crashed over my head and pulled me under. I struggled desperately, trying to reach the surface, but couldn't make it. Seeing this, my sister swam as hard as she could towards me. “Hold on！” She yelled when she grasped my arm and tried to head for the shore with me. But she was soon physically exhausted and looked terribly pale. I felt a sharp pain in my lungs and could barely breathe. Both of us felt hopeless and thought we were not going to survive!
Fortunately, the two boys managed to find a lifeguard. Having learned what was happening, the lifeguard rushed fearlessly against the strong wind and huge waves. Such an experienced swimmer was he that he reached us in no time. He grabbed my arm and quickly carried me to the shore, where he left me taken care of by the two boys. Then, without delay, he returned to save my sister. We were so blessed to be alive and heartily thankful to that courageous lifeguard and the two boys who had saved our lives!

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